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“Money won’t create success, the freedom to make it will.” – Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison for his anti-apartheid activities. For many of those years, Mandela was harassed by his jailers and slept in a damp cell with a straw mat. Yet, even from prison he is credited with inspiring millions across the globe and upon his release, he changed his country and the world. Most of us have never been imprisoned physically, but our mental prisons keep us from freedom and from achieving financial, physical or physiological success.

So what is success? Dictionary.com defines success as follows:

1 – The favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one’s goals. 2 – The attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like.

I believe that it does not matter how you define success, but it is important that you have a personal definition implanted in your heart that you pursue with vigor. However, as you define success, you must focus on truly being happy and content. H. Jackson Brow, Jr. has written over 30 books, but he is best known for his book 21 Suggestions for Success. Here are his suggestions for success, I hope you are inspired by them and commit to success, happiness and a productive life:

1 – Marry the right person. This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness or misery. 2 – Work at something you enjoy and that’s worthy of your time and talent. 3 – Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. 4 – Become the most positive and enthusiastic person if you know. 5 – Be forgiving of yourself and others. 6 – Be generous. 7 – Have a grateful heart. 8 – Persistence, persistence, persistence. 9 – Discipline your self to save money on even the most modest salary. 10 – Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated. 11 – Commit yourself to constant improvement. 12 – Commit yourself to quality. 13 – Understand that happiness is not based on possessions, power or prestige, but on relationships with people you love and respect. 14 – Be loyal. 15 – Be honest. 16 – Be a self-starter. 17 – Be decisive even if it means you’ll sometimes be wrong. 18 – Stop blaming others. Take responsibility for every area of your life. 19 – Be bold and courageous. When you look back on your life, you will regret the things you didn’t do more than the things you did. 20 – Take good care of those you love. 21 – Don’t do anything that wouldn’t make your Mom proud.